Dr Abid Showkat Zargar
Dr. Abid Showkat Zargar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 10 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He was the Head of Gastroenterology at Bansal Hospital in India, where he initiated the EUS and ERCP services. He also worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Government Medical College in Srinagar. Dr. Zargar has a clinical fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and ERCP. He was awarded the Asian Young Endoscopist Award in Seoul and underwent advanced endoscopic training at Hanyang University Hospital in South Korea. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has given numerous presentations on local and international forums.
Dr. Abdul Rahman Saadeddin
Dr. Abdul Rahman Saadeddin, a dedicated Gastroenterologist, specializes in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Pancreatico-biliary disease. Trained in the UK, he obtained his MRCP in 2002 and completed his Gastroenterology training, earning his CCT in 2008. With extensive experience in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE, he has established and supervised various gastroenterology services, including Endoscopic Ultrasound.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Rifai
Dr. Ahmad Al-Rifai, M.R.C.P., B.S.G., E.A.S.L., is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 19 years of expertise. He serves as the chair of the department of medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. With a background in leading UK and Abu Dhabi hospitals, he's a published authority in liver disease, IBD, and endoscopy, holding memberships in prestigious medical societies including the Royal College of Physicians of London and the European Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
Dr. Asad Dajani
Dr. Asad Dajani, a distinguished gastroenterologist, graduated with honors from Cairo University. He honed his skills in internal medicine across the UK, Austria, and Egypt, before contributing significantly to the establishment of endoscopy services in Kuwait and Sharjah. Dr. Dajani holds the highest consultancy diploma in Jordan and fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the American College of Gastroenterologists
Dr. Asma Alkandari
Dr. Asma Al Kandari is the Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology of Taiba Hospital. She is in the Saudi Board in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology, furthermore she is Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK and member of European Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). Among her works, there are: Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy & colonoscopy, Preoral endoscopic myotoney (POEM), Stretta procedure for GERD, Endoscopic removal of large and difficult polyps (EMR, ESD), Management of acute and chronic liver disease and Insertion and removal of different gastric balloons
Prof .Cesare Hassan
Prof. Cesare Hassan, MD, PhD, is a clinical gastroenterologist specializing in innovative technologies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. He has contributed to numerous trials on colorectal polyp detection and characterization, collaborating closely with Prof. Repici in Humanitas. His work encompasses advanced diagnostic colonoscopy, systematic reviews, and basic research. As ESGE Guideline Committee Chair, he has published guidelines on endoscopic practices and assessed the benefits of emerging technologies, including resect-and-discard strategies, propofol sedation, CT colonography, and colon capsules.
Dr Chirstos Tzivinikos
Dr. Christos Tzivinikos, a senior consultant pediatric gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, has 25 years of experience. He earned his MBBS from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and completed pediatric training at renowned hospitals in London, along with an MSc from the University of Aberdeen, UK. His expertise spans pediatric gastroenterology, including IBD, EGID, endoscopic procedures, and managing conditions in children with neurodisabilities or congenital heart diseases. He has also published extensively in his field.
Dr. Edward Despott
Dr. Edward John Despott, a consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist in London, leads endoscopy services at the Royal Free Hospital. He specializes in double-balloon enteroscopy, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and therapeutic procedures for small bowel conditions. As an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London, he has advanced clinical research in therapeutic colonoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Despott, a member of leading gastroenterology societies, has published extensively in scientific journals, contributing significantly to the field of advanced endoscopic techniques.
Dr Filippos Georgopoulos
Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos is a renowned gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopy specialist with extensive experience treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients. He holds full medical licenses in Dubai, the UK, and Greece. A prolific author and speaker on GI topics, he served as Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Nikea General Hospital, Athens, for 10 years, performing complex procedures. Additionally, he contributed to a Gastroenterology Department recognized as a center of excellence for IBD care.
Dr. Gaurav Muktesh
Dr. Gaurav Muktesh is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with experience in over 10,000 Endoscopic procedures and over 2500 endoscopic ultrasound procedures performed. He got his MD in internal medicine from Delhi University and further did his Gastroenterology Fellowship (DM Gastroenterology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh. He then worked as a faculty at PGI Chandigarh and was a mentor to budding Gastroenterologists.
Dr. Ghassan El-Sayed
Dr. El-Sayed, a gastroenterologist and general physician, began his medical career in the UK, completing foundation training in London and gastroenterology training in the North East Deanery at prestigious hospitals like Royal Free. In 2015, he earned his CCT and pursued advanced pancreato-biliary endoscopy fellowship training. Appointed as a consultant in 2016 at University Hospital Dorset, he is a fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology, a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology, and the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr .Glen Doherty
Glen Doherty, a renowned gastroenterologist and principal investigator with Food for Health Ireland, specializes in gut health. A Trinity College Dublin graduate (1998, Gold Medal), he completed a PhD in colorectal cancer at UCD in 2006. After advanced training at Harvard, he became a consultant at St. Vincent’s in 2010. He has extensive publications on inflammatory bowel disease, founded INITIative for Crohn’s research, and leads GI endoscopy training in Ireland, actively contributing to European gastroenterology organizations
Dr.J amil Akhras
Dr. Jamil Akhras, a Consultant Gastroenterologist, joined Mediclinic City Hospital after practicing in the U.S. and Syria. He specializes in gastroenterology and endoscopy, including upper and lower endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy, and liver and pancreato-biliary diseases. American Board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, he is also a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Gastroenterological Association
Dr.Jenan Ghaith
Dr. Jenan Ghaith, MD, is a Staff Physician at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute and a member of numerous Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Societies. She performs various endoscopic procedures, including innovative techniques for pancreaticobiliary disease, gastric outlet obstruction, gallbladder drainage, and luminal defect closures. Dr. Jenan holds a medical degree from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Ireland, completed a residency in Internal Medicine at McGillUniversity, and a Gastrointestinal fellowship at the University of Toronto. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Dr. Khaled Bamakhrama
Dr.Khaled Bamakhrama is a medical doctor with an
M.B.M.S from the Faculty of Medicine, a membership in the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), an Arab Board of Medical Specializations in Internal Medicine, a Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology, a Jordanian Board in
Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fellow American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.and a member of the European Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Dr. Khalid Osman Elamin Elsayed
Dr. Khalid Osman Elamin Elsayed, a Consultant Gastroenterologist, graduated from the University of Khartoum and holds memberships and fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians (UK). With extensive experience in the UK and UAE, he has led gastroenterological advancements at institutions like Burjeel Hospital and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. Renowned for his expertise in advanced biliary endoscopy and gastrointestinal oncology, he continues to set standards of excellence in the field.
Dr .Krisztina Gecse
Dr. Krisztina Gecse, a gastroenterologist at Amsterdam University Medical Center, specializes in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease, intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in inflammatory bowel diseases, and predictive markers for treatment optimization. She has received grants from ECCO, IBUS, Celltrion, and others. IUS offers a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative to endoscopy and MRI for IBD diagnosis and follow-up. Her research includes the STRICTURE study on advanced IUS, the DIRECT-UC study on IBD in pregnancy, and a Crohn’s disease cohort study
Dr. Linette Maria Achecar Justo
Dr. Linette Maria Achecar Justo is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at NMC Royal Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE, with 13 years of experience. Graduated in 2006 from medical school in the Dominican Republic, she completed her gastroenterology specialization in Madrid in 2011. Dr. Justo is committed to continuous learning and excels in liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopic ultrasound, and motility disorders.
Dr.Makki Fayadh
Dr. Makki Fayadh, a highly experienced consultant gastroenterologist, has served as Medical Director in hospitals across Baghdad, including Al-Rasheed, Mosul Military, and Air Force Military Hospitals. He trained in medicine in Edinburgh, specialized in chest diseases at Brompton Hospital, and pursued gastroenterology and endoscopy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London. Dr. Fayadh also trained in endoscopic techniques in Japan, completed Membership from the Royal College of Physicians in England, and practiced at Wexham Park Hospital and Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Mazen Taha
Dr. Mazen Taha, Chair of Internal Medicine at Tawam Hospital, UAE, and an associate professor at UAE University, brings expertise honed from prominent roles at University Hospital Dresden. Trained in Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology in Germany, he transitioned to Tawam Hospital in 2002 as a Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology. Certified in Hepatology, Dr. Taha leads the Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee at Tawam and contributes to gastrointestinal oncology and endoscopy research
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Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez
Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist at Medcare Hospital in Dubai, bringing over 19 years of extensive experience in the field. He specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures and has a Doctoral Degree from the renowned Technical University of Munich.
Dr. Abdelhafez is multilingual, fluent in Arabic, English, and German, enabling him to provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population. A dedicated educator and researcher, he has served as an Associate Professor and previously held the prestigious position of Head of the Endoscopy Department at the Technical University of Munich. His significant contributions to clinical practice and research have solidified his reputation as a leader in gastroenterology.
Dr. Mohammad Badre Alam
Dr. Mohammad Badre Alam, MD, is a Staff Physician at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute. Previously, he served as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Hospital and Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi. He earned his medical degree from Kolkata University, India, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Prof .Peter Irving
Professor Peter Irving is a Consultant Gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. With over 20 years of experience, he is a skilled endoscopist and a pioneer in low FODMAP diet research. Irving, a Cambridge graduate, serves as a Professor of IBD at King’s College London. He has authored over 200 publications and actively contributes to professional committees, emphasizing patient-centered care and advanced clinical expertise
Dr. Piyush Somani
Dr. Piyush Somani, with over 14 years of experience, is a skilled gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist who has performed more than 15,000 procedures. His expertise includes endoscopic ultrasound, removal of polyps and lymph nodes, obesity treatment, capsule endoscopy, and GERD therapies. Awarded the Asian Young Endoscopist award in 2015, he trained in advanced ERCP/EUS in Seoul and India and completed a fellowship in Florida. He led the gastroenterology department at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah, from 2020 to 2023.
Dr.Rahul Anand Nathwani
Dr. Nathwani earned his medical degree from the University of Bombay in 1998 and completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of North California. He specialized in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at Thomas Jefferson University. His interests include pancreatic and biliary disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and viral hepatitis. A prolific author, he has published numerous scientific papers, reviews, and chapters. He is a member of the American Gastroenterology, ASGE, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
Dr. Sara El Ouali
Dr. Sara El Ouali, MD, serves as a staff physician at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Clinical Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. A McGill University graduate, she specializes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease from Cleveland Clinic Ohio. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, her research focuses on Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and the effects of COVID-19 on gastrointestinal health.
Dr. Sathis Mogan
Dr. El-Sayed, a gastroenterologist and general physician, began his medical career in the UK, completing foundation training in London and gastroenterology training in the North East Deanery at prestigious hospitals like Royal Free. In 2015, he earned his CCT and pursued advanced pancreato-biliary endoscopy fellowship training. Appointed as a consultant in 2016 at University Hospital Dorset, he is a fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology, a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology, and the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr. Shiva Kumar
Dr. Shiva Kumar, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, brings over eight years of experience from leading liver transplant centers in the US. Trained at institutions like the Mayo Clinic and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, he is certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar's expertise covers general-transplant hepatology and liver and hepatobiliary endoscopy, with contributions to clinical research in liver disease and transplantation
Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera
Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera is a Gastroenterology Consultant with over 18 years of experience. Dr. Xavier has extensive experience working in leading medical organizations in both Spain and the UAE, including prestigious hospitals such as Ramon y Cajal Hospital and Madrid Sanchinarro Hospital. Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, he has performed over 10,000 endoscopies and provided specialized care for patients with chronic liver diseases.
Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri
Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri, a leading gastroenterologist, has over 16 years of experience in gastroenterology, therapeutic endoscopy, and hepatology. With an MD from the University of Mumbai and a DNB from Tata Memorial Hospital, he trained in Germany and France. Currently heading Gastroenterology at NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Dr. Shastri leads the Endoscopic Ultrasound program. An accomplished academic, he has published 100+ articles and frequently participates in international conferences, staying at the forefront of his field